Workplace Violence and Stress in Healthcare
The prevention of workplace violence has become a critical safety concern in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Incidents such as physical assaults, threats, and other violent behaviors are increasingly common in healthcare settings.
Occupational stress is also a longstanding concern in the healthcare industry. Research shows that healthcare workers experience higher rates of depression and anxiety linked to job-related stress.
This course explores strategies healthcare employees can use to prevent workplace violence and manage stress effectively while on the job.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Identify risk factors for violence in the healthcare industry and discuss the impact of violence on healthcare operations. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Describe the key elements of a Violence Prevention Program (VPP). |
| LO 1.1.3 | List and provide examples of best practices for preventing and reducing workplace violence in healthcare. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Explain how workplace challenges contribute to stress among healthcare employees. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Identify early warning signs, symptoms, and workplace factors associated with stress. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Summarize strategies and techniques to mitigate and cope with workplace stress. |
Key: TO = Terminal Objective | LO = Learning Objective